A Special Inspector General for the U.S. government has shut down alleged mortgage relief scam programs that target financially distressed homeowners by promising mortgage payment relief in exchange for upfront payment.... Read More
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November 2011 Mortage Articles
Online mortgage relief scams shut down
November 22nd, 2011U.S. home ownership still strong, says study
November 16th, 2011Despite the recent housing bubble bust and downturn, many still aspire to be homeowners, and a recent study presented at the National Association of Realtors conference showed substantial benefits to wealth accumulation with home ownership.... Read More
Fewer permits issued for new homes in July
November 07th, 2011Fewer permits were issued for new houses in July 2011, compared with the previous month. Permits for new houses fell 3.2 percent, more than analysts had expe... Read More
Sales of existing homes fall in July 2011
November 07th, 2011Existing home sales fell in July 2011 from an upwardly revised June, but were higher than a year earlier, according to the National Association of Re... Read More
Mortgage delinquency rate fell in second quarter 2011
November 07th, 2011Fewer borrowers were behind on mortgage loan payments in the second quarter of 2011, compared with a year earlier, according to TransUnion. The national mort... Read More
Underwater no more with an FHA short refinance
November 07th, 2011Many homeowners owe more on their homes than they are worth, and are concerned about their ability to make their payments, refinance or sell their homes. The FHA Short Refi program may be the answer.... Read More
FHA mortgage insurance premiums may be partly refundable
November 07th, 2011If you sell your home (and the buyer does not assume your FHA loan), or refinance your FHA mortgage during its first 36 months, a portion of your original Upfront MIP is returned to you or credited to your new upfront insurance premium. Here's how to calculate your refund.... Read More
Mortgage impound accounts for taxes and insurance
November 07th, 2011Your Good Faith Estimate (GFE) shows everything is in order…but wait! Why are you being charged more than one years' worth of property tax and insurance premiums at the moment you buy or refinance your house?... Read More
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